Michigan

The Capitol in Washington, Monday, Sept. 30, 2013, as the government teeters on the brink of a partial shutdown at midnight unless Congress can reach an agreement on funding. Hours before a threatened government shutdown, the Senate has the next move Monday on must-do budget legislation that has fueled a bitter congressional dispute over President Barack Obama's signature health care law.
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DETROIT, MI -- If Congress fails to come to terms on a budget measure by Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown, federal courthouses in Michigan wouldn't immediately cease operations, reports the Associated Press.

Spokesman for Michigan's eastern district federal courthouses Rod Hansen told the AP daily proceedings would continue as usual for about 10 days.

News court filings in Detroit's bankruptcy case are entered by creditors and city attorneys on a daily basis. A trial to determine whether the city is eligible for Chapter 9 bankruptcy is scheduled to begin Oct. 23.

The sentencing of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who was convicted in March of extortion of racketeering, is scheduled in federal court on Oct. 10.